Parnell, Auckland

$29.00 per hour

Internship

2 Vacancies available

Start Date: November 9, 2026

End Date: February 26, 2027

Hours Per Week: 40.00

• Deep-tech start up environment

• Growth opportunities

• This role could be made permanent for the right person

We're Hiring – Intern Lab Assistant!

About Neocrete

Neocrete is a start-up revolutionising the concrete industry with our innovative, low-carbon additive technology. Concrete is the second most used material in the world and contributes to 8% of CO2 emissions. We’re on a mission to change that with our novel additive technology. This paid internship is an opportunity to be part of impactful projects, develop your practical and technical skills and work with a great team passionate about making a difference.

What you’ll gain:

This is a hands-on role in a dynamic, fast-paced lab environment. It is perfect if you are passionate about sustainability and curious about materials science. You’ll gain experience in:

• Testing concrete, analysing results and contributing to reports that influence our technology and product adoption

• Have a meaningful impact on bringing a new technology to market

• Being in a start-up environment where we are growing fast, and have an inclusive and fun team culture

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is in their final year, or recently finished a bachelor of science or engineering

• Has experience with concrete testing (preferred but not necessary)

• Works well in a collaborative team setting

• Is comfortable with hands-on practical work in a lab. (e.g. mixing concrete)

• Excited by working in a startup atmosphere where things move quickly and change often

• Has strong attention to detail and good communication skills

• Is comfortable with basic Excel and data analysis

• Can follow standard procedures and work safely in a lab environment

What to share in your application

• Your CV that outlines your relevant skills and experience. Include any projects you have worked on (personal, professional and/or in university)

• A cover letter that shares why you chose your degree and what your career ambitions are and what makes you interested in working at Neocrete

• An academic transcript

Location: Auckland- Parnell 

Time frame: November to Start of March, (10 Weeks, 400 hours), starting date Flexible.

Pay: $29.90 per hour

To be eligible you must: 

• Have just completed or be in the final year of your undergraduate or postgraduate degree or qualification at NZQA level 7-10 

• Be studying engineering, technology or science at a NZ tertiary education institute 

• Be legally permitted to work in NZ 

• Have good spoken/written English 

• A hands-on mentality, a love for innovation and a desire to learn.

 This is a MBIE sponsored internship